In this account of the tower of Babel, God observes and then disperses the united sin and pride of humanity, setting up the contrast of the saving work that will eventually take place through call of Abraham.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of the Year (#339)
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St. Peter Damian, pray for us!
God’s covenant with Noah affirms the precious gift of life and invites us to protect and cherish this gift as we offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 6th Week of the Year (#338)
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As the flood waters recede, the earth flourishes and we have hope to renew our lives to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 6th Week of the Year (#337)
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Noah and the ark remind us that there are times when we need to be washed clean of the sins that lurk in our souls. Thank God for the grace we have in Jesus!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of the Year (#336)
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The tragedy of Cain and Abel reveals the capacity for sin in the human heart and challenges us to consider what and how we will offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of the Year (#335)
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Seven Holy Founders of the Order of Servites, pray for us!
Let’s take a look at the themes in the Mass readings for the 7th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1st Samuel 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-23
Psalm – 103: 1-4,8,10,12-13
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:45-49
Gospel – Luke 6:27-38
Mass Readings – 7th Sunday of the Year (#81)
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The Psalm response sheds light on the words of both the prophet Jeremiah and Jesus, instructing us to place our hope in God as we face the challenges of life.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year (C – #78)
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The consequences of the original sin of Adam and Eve lead to division and pain, reminding us to honestly acknowledge our own shortcomings by turning to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of the Year (#334)
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The temptation of Adam and Eve introduces sin into our world and reminds us to call upon the Lord Jesus as we confront the lure of evil in our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of the Year (#333)
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St. Cyril & St. Methodius, pray for us!
Genesis recounts the creation of woman as the suitable partner for the man, forging the foundation of marriage and family as great blessings in human life.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of the Year (#332)
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